Global law firm Reed Smith has appointed partner S. Brian Farmer to lead the firm’s Richmond office.
A member of the firm’s Global Corporate Group, Farmer takes the helm from Edward Mullen.
“I am excited to lead the talented group of attorneys and staff in our Richmond office,” said Farmer. “I look forward to continuing to provide the highest level of service to our clients in the region.”
Farmer, who joined the firm in 2023, also leads the Reed Smith institutional investor practice. He focuses on the investment management industry, serving both institutional investors and investment managers. A recognized thought leader, he is a frequent speaker at investment industry events and has been quoted extensively on industry issues in leading national media outlets and industry trade publications. He also is a frequent lecturer for continuing legal education programs.
In addition to his leadership role and law practice, Farmer is committed to nonprofit and community service organizations in the Richmond area. He currently serves on the board of directors of the Virginia Home for Boys and Girls Foundation and the Virginia Chamber of Commerce. He previously served on the Board of Trustees and Investment Advisory Committee of the City of Richmond Retirement System. He is a former Board President of Richmond Stop Child Abuse Now, and held a gubernatorial appointment on the Virginia Technology Council.
Farmer received his B.A. from the University of Virginia and his J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law.
Reed Smith’s Richmond office acts for clients across a broad range of industries and legal matters. The team has built a reputation for excellence in private equity, mergers and acquisitions, investment management, litigation, and employment and labor relations.
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